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...Typography x P5N-E SLI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ...1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-15 1.7 System memory 1-17 1.7.1 Overview 1-17 1.7.2 Memory...
...Typography x P5N-E SLI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ...1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-15 1.7 System memory 1-17 1.7.1 Overview 1-17 1.7.2 Memory...
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... NVIDIA nForce® 430i supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices - P5N-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Audio Storage Gigabit LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Quad-Core/ Core™ Extreme/ Pentium D/ Pentium® 4/ ... Hyper-Threading Technology North Bridge: NVIDIA nForce® 650i SLI™ (C55) South Bridge: NVIDIA nForce® 430i (MCP 51) 1333**/1066/800/533 MHz (** available when CPUs are ready for 1333MHz FSB) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non...
... NVIDIA nForce® 430i supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices - P5N-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Audio Storage Gigabit LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Quad-Core/ Core™ Extreme/ Pentium D/ Pentium® 4/ ... Hyper-Threading Technology North Bridge: NVIDIA nForce® 650i SLI™ (C55) South Bridge: NVIDIA nForce® 430i (MCP 51) 1333**/1066/800/533 MHz (** available when CPUs are ready for 1333MHz FSB) Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non...
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... DRAM voltage control - memory tuning from 200MHz to 1200MHz at 1MHz increment; - vChip voltage: 4-step Chip voltage control Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - PCI-E tuning from 100MHz to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tool: - vCore voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage at 6.25mv - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fanless Design ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS O.C. P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking...
... DRAM voltage control - memory tuning from 200MHz to 1200MHz at 1MHz increment; - vChip voltage: 4-step Chip voltage control Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - PCI-E tuning from 100MHz to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tool: - vCore voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage at 6.25mv - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fanless Design ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS O.C. P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking...
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...single system. NVIDIA nForce® 650i SLI™ The NVIDIA® nForce® 650i SLI™ chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows users to step up to new levels of system memory for more efficient computing. It is ... Memory 64 Technology). Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of gaming experience and multi-tasking performance. ASUS P5N-E SLI ...
...single system. NVIDIA nForce® 650i SLI™ The NVIDIA® nForce® 650i SLI™ chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows users to step up to new levels of system memory for more efficient computing. It is ... Memory 64 Technology). Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of gaming experience and multi-tasking performance. ASUS P5N-E SLI ...
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...of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 128 Pins P5N-E SLI R 112 Pins P5N-E SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may only recognize less than 3 GB because the ... + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next page for other...
...of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 128 Pins P5N-E SLI R 112 Pins P5N-E SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may only recognize less than 3 GB because the ... + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next page for other...
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.... 6. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to default values...boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Re-install the battery. 5....
.... 6. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to default values...boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Re-install the battery. 5....
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... For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For using various ASUS BIOS tools. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-13 Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup...
... For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For using various ASUS BIOS tools. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-13 Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup...
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ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-15 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of diskette drive A. Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓... Date Thu, Jan 19 2006 Language [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Maste`r [ST32112A] Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS CDS52.0./.A.]. [ ] Secondary Secondary IDE IDE MSalsatv7ee2r0K , 3.5 in[[.NNoonnee]] SATA 1 1.44M, 3.5 in[.None] SATA 2 SATA 3 ↑↓ :Move ...
ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-15 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of diskette drive A. Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓... Date Thu, Jan 19 2006 Language [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Maste`r [ST32112A] Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS CDS52.0./.A.]. [ ] Secondary Secondary IDE IDE MSalsatv7ee2r0K , 3.5 in[[.NNoonnee]] SATA 1 1.44M, 3.5 in[.None] SATA 2 SATA 3 ↑↓ :Move ...
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... Overclock Allows you to change the settings for the system. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-21 Loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options ... Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration AI Tuning x Overclock Options x System Clocks x Voltage Control x FSB & Memory Config [Auto] Disabled Select Menu Item Specific Help AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values...
... Overclock Allows you to change the settings for the system. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-21 Loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options ... Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration AI Tuning x Overclock Options x System Clocks x Voltage Control x FSB & Memory Config [Auto] Disabled Select Menu Item Specific Help AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values...
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...] [0.94375V] [0.93750V] [0.93125V] [0.92500V] [0.91875V] [0.91250V] [0.90625V] [0.90000V] [0.89375V] [0.88750V] [0.88125V] [0.87500V] [0.86875V] [0.86250V] [0.85625V] [0.85000V] [0.84375V] [0.83750V] [0.83125V] ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-23 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Voltage Control VCore Voltage Memory Voltage NB Core Voltage VCore offset Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to...
...] [0.94375V] [0.93750V] [0.93125V] [0.92500V] [0.91875V] [0.91250V] [0.90625V] [0.90000V] [0.89375V] [0.88750V] [0.88125V] [0.87500V] [0.86875V] [0.86250V] [0.85625V] [0.85000V] [0.84375V] [0.83750V] [0.83125V] ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-23 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Voltage Control VCore Voltage Memory Voltage NB Core Voltage VCore offset Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to...
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...-menu POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables LAN cable check during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-25 Memory Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the MEM (DDR), MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] FSB (QDR), MHz [800] Allows you to set the...
...-menu POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables LAN cable check during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-25 Memory Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the MEM (DDR), MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] FSB (QDR), MHz [800] Allows you to set the...
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...;←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.4 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Memory Timing Setting Spread Spectrum Control SLI Broadcast Aperture LDT Frequency [Disabled] [5x] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to use...
...;←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.4 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Memory Timing Setting Spread Spectrum Control SLI Broadcast Aperture LDT Frequency [Disabled] [5x] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to use...
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... multiple BIOS settings. Follow message screen when loading is finished. Press to select. Turn on the system. 3. To load the BIOS file: 1. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-45 2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Enter BIOS setup program. Press to Tools then select Load from Profile 1. Go to select the drive with...
... multiple BIOS settings. Follow message screen when loading is finished. Press to select. Turn on the system. 3. To load the BIOS file: 1. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-45 2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Enter BIOS setup program. Press to Tools then select Load from Profile 1. Go to select the drive with...
P5N-E SLI user's manual
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...Typography x P5N-E SLI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ...1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-15 1.7 System memory 1-17 1.7.1 Overview 1-17 1.7.2 Memory...
...Typography x P5N-E SLI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ...1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-15 1.7 System memory 1-17 1.7.1 Overview 1-17 1.7.2 Memory...
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... PHY Gigabit LAN controller Supports AI NET2 network diagnosis before entering OS (continued on the next page) xi P5N-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Audio Storage Gigabit LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Quad-Core/ Core™ Extreme/ Pentium ... 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC DDR2-800/667/533 memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express x16 slots with Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) support - Single VGA mode: x16 (Default) - SLI mode: x8, x8 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots (PCI ...
... PHY Gigabit LAN controller Supports AI NET2 network diagnosis before entering OS (continued on the next page) xi P5N-E SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Audio Storage Gigabit LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Quad-Core/ Core™ Extreme/ Pentium ... 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC DDR2-800/667/533 memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express x16 slots with Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) support - Single VGA mode: x16 (Default) - SLI mode: x8, x8 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots (PCI ...
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... Chip voltage control Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - memory tuning from 200MHz to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tool: - vDIMM voltage: 8-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fanless Design ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS O.C. FSB tuning from 533MHz to 131MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS CPU Multiplier Overclocking Protection: - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features...
... Chip voltage control Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS): - memory tuning from 200MHz to 8 USB 2.0 ports Intelligent overclocking tool: - vDIMM voltage: 8-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fanless Design ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS O.C. FSB tuning from 533MHz to 131MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS CPU Multiplier Overclocking Protection: - P5N-E SLI specifications summary USB Overclocking features Special features...
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...run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of gaming experience and multi-tasking performance. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Combined with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). It is based on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. Intel®...CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to new levels of system memory for more efficient computing. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently ...
...run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of gaming experience and multi-tasking performance. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1- Combined with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). It is based on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. Intel®...CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to new levels of system memory for more efficient computing. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently ...
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...(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on...
...(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5N-E SLI 1-17 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on...
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...default values. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap ... (default) to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to pins 1-2. 4....
...default values. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap ... (default) to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. P5N-E SLI R P5N-E SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to pins 1-2. 4....
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Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value... system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For using various ASUS BIOS tools. For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, ... reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-13
Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value... system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For using various ASUS BIOS tools. For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, ... reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-13